Morning Rituals That Upgrade Life Satisfaction - AskMen: "How we feel on a day-to-day basis changes constantly. We might feel on top of the world one day, but then like death the next. While our day-to-day moods may fluctuate, how satisfied we feel with our life should not. Life satisfaction relates to the big picture, and how a person feels about their life as a whole, over the long-term. It’s typically answered by a simple question: “How satisfied are you with your life, right now?” If the answer is negative, be sure to read on as AskMen explores the top 10 morning rituals that will upgrade your overall life satisfaction."
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Bangalore creates world record in diabetes check-up - Bangalore - DNA
Bangalore creates world record in diabetes check-up - Bangalore - DNA: "While the world was waging a battle against diabetes, Silicon City was engrossed in creating a Guinness World Record for diabetes check-up. On Sunday, a whopping 3,573 people were screened at the Palace Grounds and tests were conducted. Bangalore created a record when blood glucose level tests were conducted and measured in eight hours."
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Living on the fast track
The Hindu : Arts / Magazine : Living on the fast track
The historic old city of Bombay is well remembered for being characterised by many fine things — scenic beaches, wide empty roads, gracious colonial architecture, gentle fisher folk and a laidback charm. Fast forward in time and in direct contrast to the past, the present city of Mumbai is defined by crowds, chaos, speed and a multi-cultural ethos. A few vital threads however, continue to bond the past with the present and one of these is the city's one-of-a-kind and now world-famous, dabbawalla brigade. The men in white who deliver hot home-cooked food to customers all across the city have not only been documented on BBC and made their way into the Guinness Book of Records but are now well entrenched as international celebrities representing the great Indian entrepreneurial management success story. But it was not always so.
Monday, November 7, 2011
India’s ‘spiritual’ babas and politics | Deccan Chronicle
India’s ‘spiritual’ babas and politics | Deccan Chronicle
Until last week, Ramdev was one of India’s most famous Yoga gurus, thanks to his daily lessons on Aastha TV, which are reportedly watched by some 30-40 million people nation-wide. The New York Times called him “an Indian who built a Yoga empire, a product and symbol of the New India, a yogic fusion of Richard Simmons, Dr Oz and Oprah Winfrey, irrepressible and bursting with Vedic wisdom”. By Ramdev’s own admission, the man who claims to have renounced all worldly pleasures runs four trusts whose assets run into Rs 1,100 crore, owns a £2 million island in Scotland, and flies around in a private jet. To many that makes him look more like Vijay Mallya, than the Yoga guru and other-worldly sage that he claims to be. And that apparently is just his four trusts and their affiliated companies. Many allege that he has holdings in many shadow companies. For the government, all that was fine. Even Ramdev’s ambition to launch a political party. Until he began to use the UPA’s weakest spot — corruption and black money — as his launch pad.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Ram Charan: India's no-nonsense management guru | Deccan Chronicle
Ram Charan: India's no-nonsense management guru | Deccan Chronicle
India-born Ram Charan, known as one of the world's most influential management gurus, has a simple take on the globe's mounting financial troubles.
"Until people face some constraints, they'll keep pushing the boundaries and creating chaos," the 72-year-old Charan said, shaking his head ruefully as he sits in an armchair at a five-star hotel in New Delhi.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Seven-billionth baby to be born in Uttar Pradesh on October 31? - The Economic Times
Seven-billionth baby to be born in Uttar Pradesh on October 31? - The Economic Times: "The world's 7 billionth person, which the UN says will be born on October 31, will join a population more aware than ever of the challenges of sustaining life on a crowded planet but no closer to a consensus about what to do about it.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
www.outlookindia.com | An Interrupted Migration
www.outlookindia.com | An Interrupted Migration: "Why did Chandragupta Maurya go to the south? Legend has it that the emperor of Magadha travelled to Karnataka to spend his last days as a Jain ascetic. A long, curious journey, considering that the cradle of Jainism was very much nearer home. Modern historians conjecture that a great famine might have driven him from what is modern-day Bihar to the southern limits of his empire. Migration from the north to the south in search of food still continues, and is strikingly visible in the rural-urban continuum that is Kerala: ayyos rent the air every time the Oriya ironing man, the Gurkha watchman or the carpenter from Midnapore don’t turn up. And in empty nests left by expat children, old Malayalis lie dying, listening to Nepali or Bhojpuri, the language of their caregivers. In Tamil Nadu, the position is similar, but for another reason. An overtly welfarist state’s munificence is providing free food, clothing, shelter, schooling, medicare and even entertainment (colour TVs) to the poor. With most of their needs met, the locals probably leave job slots open to the labour diaspora of Bengal and Jharkhand."
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Steve Jobs biography: Apple CEO met biological father without realising | Mail Online
Steve Jobs biography: Apple CEO met biological father without realising | Mail Online: "Biographer reveals Jobs met his father in Silicon Valley restaurant
Jobs wasn't impressed by Obama and did not like some of his policies
On Bill Gates: 'He'd be a broader guy if he had taken acid'
Also revealed he regretted decision to delay cancer surgery
Jobs wondered if God existed more after diagnosis"
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Jobs wasn't impressed by Obama and did not like some of his policies
On Bill Gates: 'He'd be a broader guy if he had taken acid'
Also revealed he regretted decision to delay cancer surgery
Jobs wondered if God existed more after diagnosis"
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Friday, October 21, 2011
India Human Development Index rose 21 per cent, Kerala tops chart | Deccan Chronicle
India Human Development Index rose 21 per cent, Kerala tops chart | Deccan Chronicle
The Human Development Index (HDI) in the country rose by 21 per cent, says a report while cautioning that health, nutrition and sanitation remained key challenges for India.
India Human Development Report, 2011, prepared by Institute of Applied Manpower Research, placed Kerala on top of the index for achieving highest literacy rate, quality health services and consumption expenditure of people.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Telangana: A struggle or A Movement? By Prakash Kona
Telangana: A struggle or A Movement? By Prakash Kona: "Some theoretical issues need to be addressed in the context of a demand for a separate Telangana. More importantly it would make sense to speak of the “struggle” itself. I refuse to use the word “movement” at this point which in an old-fashioned way I associate with the masses or common people who demand serious changes in the economy and social order. A struggle can happen anywhere but a movement happens on the streets."
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
Why the world won't forget Steve Jobs - in.com
Why the world won't forget Steve Jobs - in.com: "Steve Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) passed away on Wednesday night, leading to an outpouring of grief from fans across the world. The whiz, dubbed iGod by Time magazine, had been struggling with illness that prompted his resignation as Apple Computers CEO in August. However it will be a while before the world forgets this man, nay, this icon, who's forever changed the way we use technology. We pay tribute to Jobs' greatest contributions to the world we live in"
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
Neem's mystery decoded
The Hindu : Cities / Bangalore : Neem's mystery decoded: "Neem is popularly accepted as nature's pharmacy but very little is known about its specific properties. However, Bangalore-based Ganit Labs, a genome sequencing and translational genomics lab, has taken it a step further. The company announced at a press conference here on Thursday that it had “completed the first de novo sequencing of neem”. The not-for-profit, government-funded public-private initiative between Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biology (IBAB) and Strand Life Sciences, has completed the analysis of the neem plant and has unravelled its genome and coding parts."
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Big Sexy Problem with Superheroines and Their 'Liberated Sexuality' - ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Female graduation rates: Degrees of equality | The Economist
Female graduation rates: Degrees of equality | The Economist: "MORE girls than boys now complete their secondary education in 32 of the 34 countries that are members of the OECD, a think-tank, according to a new report published today. Only in Germany and Switzerland do girls lag behind. Moreover, female graduates greatly outnumber male graduates. Overall they account for 58% of graduates within OECD member states in 2009,"
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Will QuarkXPress Run on Leopard? | Planet Quark
Will QuarkXPress Run on Leopard? | Planet Quark: "Based on Quark’s official proclamations at their online forums, QuarkXPress 7.3 is running nicely on Leopard. But just in case, Quark plans to release a free update in the next few weeks to catch any glitches that show up.
Quark Interactive Designer will require an update for Leopard. Versions 1.0 and 1.01 currently won’t export files, but otherwise they work normally. Keep an eye on Quark’s Quark Interactive Designer on Leopard forum for an announcement of an update.
We’ll also post news here at Planet Quark as soon as it’s available."
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Quark Interactive Designer will require an update for Leopard. Versions 1.0 and 1.01 currently won’t export files, but otherwise they work normally. Keep an eye on Quark’s Quark Interactive Designer on Leopard forum for an announcement of an update.
We’ll also post news here at Planet Quark as soon as it’s available."
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
New drug for diabetes; Insulin injection to be history
New drug for diabetes; Insulin injection to be history: "Scientists claim to have achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against Type 1 diabetes by developing a treatment which would save the sufferers from a lifetime of insulin injections."
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Steve Jobs at Apple: A Timeline | PCWorld
Steve Jobs at Apple: A Timeline | PCWorld: "Steve Jobs stepped down as Apple's CEO on Wednesday and Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook was named as his replacement. Jobs will remain with the company as chairman of the board.
Following are some highlights and key events in Jobs' career at Apple thus far."
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
Hope Infy becomes $60bn company soon: Narayana Murthy - CNBC-TV18 -
Hope Infy becomes $60bn company soon: Narayana Murthy - CNBC-TV18 -: Leadership for Infosys is absolutely essential, believes NR Narayana Murthy.
Having successfully steered Infosys to a place among the top IT companies of the world in the short span of 20 years, Murthy has stepped down as Chairman of the company today, albeit with firm indications that he will continue to guide the organisation.
Having successfully steered Infosys to a place among the top IT companies of the world in the short span of 20 years, Murthy has stepped down as Chairman of the company today, albeit with firm indications that he will continue to guide the organisation.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Now Lakshmi, Ganesha, Hanuman on Facebook! : What's Hot: India Today
Now Lakshmi, Ganesha, Hanuman on Facebook! : What's Hot: India Today: "Imagine the world in chaos and you are given a chance to create a better world. After travelling by boat for days you are washed ashore on an island paradise. You are greeted by your god-guide Ganesha, who welcomes you and helps in understanding the multiple tasks ahead. Then one gets to meet Hanuman and Lakshmi also."
Friday, August 5, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
How to Use LinkedIn’s Apply Now Button - On Careers (usnews.com)
How to Use LinkedIn’s Apply Now Button - On Careers (usnews.com): "LinkedIn recently announced a new option for job seekers and hiring managers, their Apply Now button. Adam Nash, VP of Product Management for LinkedIn explained the new button is part of LinkedIn’s strategy to help users put their best foot forward when applying for jobs."
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Health alert: 13 signs you should NEVER ignore - Rediff Getahead
Health alert: 13 signs you should NEVER ignore - Rediff Getahead: "Our bodies are good at telling us when something is wrong most of the time. It is important to listen to those messages and seek medical attention when specific symptoms arise.
Some signs are obvious not to ignore; heavy bleeding, difficulty breathing, pain in chest or abdomen.
But there are some symptoms that you may not be aware merit attention. They may seem so trivial that you are sure they will go away. However, even when those health problems go away you may still need to go see a doctor.
In the following slides we have listed 13 health symptoms you should not ignore. If you have or have had any of these signs they may be an indication of a bigger problem and you should seek immediate medical attention."
Some signs are obvious not to ignore; heavy bleeding, difficulty breathing, pain in chest or abdomen.
But there are some symptoms that you may not be aware merit attention. They may seem so trivial that you are sure they will go away. However, even when those health problems go away you may still need to go see a doctor.
In the following slides we have listed 13 health symptoms you should not ignore. If you have or have had any of these signs they may be an indication of a bigger problem and you should seek immediate medical attention."
Monday, July 25, 2011
Budget 1991: What Manmohan Singh promised and what was delivered - The Economic Times
Budget 1991: What Manmohan Singh promised and what was delivered - The Economic Times: "I do not minimise the difficulties that lie ahead on the long and arduous journey on which we have embarked. But as Victor Hugo once said, 'no power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come'. I suggest to this august House that the emergence of India as a major economic power in the world happens to be one such idea. Let the whole world hear it loud and clear. India is now wide awake. We shall prevail. We shall overcome. - Budget Speech, July 24, 1991"
Sunday, July 24, 2011
'The Lost City' Marks 100 Years: Big Pic : Discovery News
'The Lost City' Marks 100 Years: Big Pic : Discovery News: "Peruvians have been celebrating all month Machu Picchu's 100th anniversary of the discovery of the archaeological wonder.
This 15th-century Inca city of carved stone structures, built on an Andean mountain range, was introduced to the world by American explorer Hiram Bingham."
This 15th-century Inca city of carved stone structures, built on an Andean mountain range, was introduced to the world by American explorer Hiram Bingham."
Thursday, July 14, 2011
6 Money Lessons for My College-Aged Daughter | zen habits
6 Money Lessons for My College-Aged Daughter | zen habits: "My daughter Chloe is starting out in college in the fall, and with her newfound independence will come the newfound responsibilities of dealing with money.
Like many young people, she hates thinking about finances."
Like many young people, she hates thinking about finances."
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Foursquare to Offer Daily Deals From Groupon, Gilt & Others
Foursquare to Offer Daily Deals From Groupon, Gilt & Others: "Location-based service Foursquare is adding a new marketing component to its popular mobile apps.
Soon, the startup will be incorporating daily deals from partners such as Groupon, LivingSocial, Gilt Groupe and others into its product."
Soon, the startup will be incorporating daily deals from partners such as Groupon, LivingSocial, Gilt Groupe and others into its product."
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Internet body approves new web suffixes | Deccan Chronicle
Internet body approves new web suffixes | Deccan Chronicle
A global body that charts the course of the Internet voted on Monday to allow the creation of new website domain suffixes by private companies, enabling major firms to replace '.com' with their own brand.
A global body that charts the course of the Internet voted on Monday to allow the creation of new website domain suffixes by private companies, enabling major firms to replace '.com' with their own brand.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
The highest advance tax payers in India - Rediff.com Business
The highest advance tax payers in India - Rediff.com Business: "Advance tax pay-up by India Inc presents a rosy picture, despite a massive fall in April IIP numbers and a likely fall in the remaining months of Q1; with the largest lender SBI leading the pack with Rs 1,100 crore (Rs 11 billion) against Rs 850 crore (Rs 8.50 billion) in the year-ago period.
Income Tax department sources said on Wednesday that oil and gas major RIL has paid Rs 900 crore (Rs 9 billion) in the first quarter of this fiscal, up nearly 50 per cent from Rs 650 crore (Rs 6.50 billion) in the same quarter previous fiscal."
Income Tax department sources said on Wednesday that oil and gas major RIL has paid Rs 900 crore (Rs 9 billion) in the first quarter of this fiscal, up nearly 50 per cent from Rs 650 crore (Rs 6.50 billion) in the same quarter previous fiscal."
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
India May Become Third Largest Auto Market by 2020 - CNBC
India May Become Third Largest Auto Market by 2020 - CNBC: "India, the world's sixth largest auto market, is poised to become the third-largest market for auto sales by 2020 after China and the United States, J.D. Power and Associates said on Monday."
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Revealed: Why Centre changed its Ramdev stance - Rediff.com News
Revealed: Why Centre changed its Ramdev stance - Rediff.com News: "At the Congress' core group meeting last week, Congress president Sonia Gandhi is believed to have asked Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee why he went to the airport to receive yoga guru Baba Ramdev.
She could understand others going but not Pranab.
The finance minister reportedly replied that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had asked him to go and that this was the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.
This conversation took place in the presence of the prime minister, and there was speculation afterwards whether her query was a way of expressing her unhappiness with Dr Singh on the way the Ramdev affair had been managed"
She could understand others going but not Pranab.
The finance minister reportedly replied that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had asked him to go and that this was the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.
This conversation took place in the presence of the prime minister, and there was speculation afterwards whether her query was a way of expressing her unhappiness with Dr Singh on the way the Ramdev affair had been managed"
Saturday, June 4, 2011
The Great Indian Hijack - Indian Express
The Great Indian Hijack - Indian Express: "So what do we have for our new leadership now? A new pantheon consisting of a self-styled Mahatma Gandhi, a Vivekananda, a Sri Aurobindo and, well, if our society ever produced another neo-Maoist who draped himself in saffron, please remind me. Otherwise, we might just have one original here. And a government which won such an impressive mandate just two years ago, a coalition that can still sweep elections in so many states, has handed over the baton to them."
Friday, June 3, 2011
Dr. Lois Frankel: Nice Girl Syndrome: How to Know If You Have It And Ways To Overcome It (PHOTOS)
Dr. Lois Frankel: Nice Girl Syndrome: How to Know If You Have It And Ways To Overcome It (PHOTOS): "Women are still undervalued -- at home and at work. Even though women now fill 49% of all professional and managerial-level jobs, women CEOs lead in only 15 of the FORTUNE 500 companies, or 3 percent. The reasons are complicated but among them is the reality that traditional family structures, social norms, and established business practices prevent many women from reaching their potential. Clearly, these need to be reevaluated and redesigned -- but shifts of this type and magnitude take time. In the meantime, many women 'struggle to juggle' career and family. That's why we teamed up to write 'Nice Girls Just Don't Get It,' designed to help women win the lives they want."
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Per capita income in 2010-11 at Rs 54,835 - The Economic Times
Per capita income in 2010-11 at Rs 54,835 - The Economic Times: "Per capita income of Indians grew by 17.9 per cent to Rs 54,835 in 2010-11 from Rs 46,492 in the year-ago period, according to the revised data released by the government today."
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The boom jobs of the next 20 years | News.com.au
The boom jobs of the next 20 years | News.com.au: "GET the lowdown on the careers that China's booming economy will make the most lucrative in the world over the next two decades."
Saturday, May 28, 2011
India's Stingy Poverty Definition Irks Critics
India's Stingy Poverty Definition Irks Critics: "Every day, through scorching summers and chilly winters, Himmat pedals his bicycle rickshaw through New Delhi's crowded streets, earning barely enough to feed his family. But to India's government he is not poor – not even close.
The 5,000 rupees ($110) he earns a month pays for a tiny room with a single light bulb and no running water for his family of four. After buying just enough food to keep his family from starving, there is nothing left for medicine, new clothes for his children or savings."
The 5,000 rupees ($110) he earns a month pays for a tiny room with a single light bulb and no running water for his family of four. After buying just enough food to keep his family from starving, there is nothing left for medicine, new clothes for his children or savings."
Friday, May 27, 2011
BBC News - Indian inventor develops jacket to heat or cool wearer
BBC News - Indian inventor develops jacket to heat or cool wearer: "An Indian inventor is developing clothes which keep the wearer comfortable in extreme temperatures.
Kranthi Kiran Vistakula started with a jacket and is now applying his idea to shoes, scarves and even dinner plates.
The clothes use Peltier light-weight plastic plates with a thermo electric device"
Kranthi Kiran Vistakula started with a jacket and is now applying his idea to shoes, scarves and even dinner plates.
The clothes use Peltier light-weight plastic plates with a thermo electric device"
Thursday, May 26, 2011
From Ambani's Antilla to Golibar slums - Rediff.com Business
From Ambani's Antilla to Golibar slums - Rediff.com Business: "The timing of Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata's alleged critique of Mukesh Ambani's opulent home, Antilla, accidentally proved to be ironic.
At just about the same time residents of Golibar, a basti in Mumbai, intensified their struggle against a builder who is demolishing their homes.
Social activist Medha Patkar has been on an indefinite fast since May 21 to focus attention on the demand 'ghar bachao, ghar banao' (save homes, build homes)."
At just about the same time residents of Golibar, a basti in Mumbai, intensified their struggle against a builder who is demolishing their homes.
Social activist Medha Patkar has been on an indefinite fast since May 21 to focus attention on the demand 'ghar bachao, ghar banao' (save homes, build homes)."
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
For some, music gives the same high as sex - The Times of India
For some, music gives the same high as sex - The Times of India: "A new study from the McGill University has revealed that listening to music is just as pleasurable as food, drugs and sex."
Saturday, May 21, 2011
STUNNING: Award winning pictures of 2011 - Rediff.com News
STUNNING: Award winning pictures of 2011 - Rediff.com News: "To say that 2010 was an eventful year would be an understatement. Last year, we witnessed events as widespread as polling in Afghanistan, to floods in Pakistan, to the anti-government protests in Thailand, just to name a few. We at rediff.com bring you 25 award-winning pictures from last year, from around the world."
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Sundaram Tagore Gallery - Fredric Roberts - Press Release
Sundaram Tagore Gallery - Fredric Roberts - Press Release: "Sundaram Tagore Gallery is pleased to present the work of American photographer Fredric Roberts in an exhibition of 36 large-scale color prints, shot both digitally and on film. The exhibition’s opening night is being held in conjunction with MOCA Contemporaries, which will host a private members’ preview. Twenty percent of the net proceeds from opening-night sales will benefit The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles."
Infy shares for Rs 9.5k in '93 now worth Rs 4 cr - The Times of India
Infy shares for Rs 9.5k in '93 now worth Rs 4 cr - The Times of India: "The country's second largest tech player Infosys Technologies has a shareholder base of 4,50,000. The company has paid a cumulative dividend of Rs 11,623 crore to these investors, says the company's annual report for fiscal 2010-11."
20 Little Ways to Drop Pounds | Real Simple
20 Little Ways to Drop Pounds | Real Simple: "Bad news: The average person gains one to two pounds a year.
Good news: Consuming just 100 fewer calories each day is enough to avert that weight gain."
Good news: Consuming just 100 fewer calories each day is enough to avert that weight gain."
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Hindus in America: Rich, smart, and pious | Firstpost
Hindus in America: Rich, smart, and pious | Firstpost: "Intriguing stat of the day: According to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, Hindus in the United States rank second—behind Reform Jews—as the best at degree-earning and money-making."
Shuttle Endeavour rockets into orbit on its final flight | The Space Shot - CNET News
Shuttle Endeavour rockets into orbit on its final flight | The Space Shot - CNET News: "-Running two weeks late because of an electrical glitch, the repaired shuttle Endeavour finally blasted off and rocketed into orbit for the last time Monday, putting on a spectacular, if brief, show for the several hundred thousand spectators who were estimated to have come to watch NASA's next-to-last shuttle launch.
Carrying a $2 billion particle physics experiment, critical supplies, and spare parts bound for the International Space Station, Endeavour's three main engines flashed to life and throttled up to full power while computers monitored their performance 50 times per second."
Carrying a $2 billion particle physics experiment, critical supplies, and spare parts bound for the International Space Station, Endeavour's three main engines flashed to life and throttled up to full power while computers monitored their performance 50 times per second."
Monday, May 16, 2011
Earn big by helping the disadvantaged - Business Today - Business News
Earn big by helping the disadvantaged - Business Today - Business News: "Most leading Indian companies today are involved in philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, related programmes. They need trained professionals to run them, whom they are ready to pay corporate-level salaries."
Supreme Court's model rent agreement assures tenant 5 yrs' stay - The Times of India
Supreme Court's model rent agreement assures tenant 5 yrs' stay - The Times of India: "The Supreme Court has drafted a model landlord-tenant agreement promising tenants five years of peaceful stay in the premises if they give rent at market rate, increase it by 10% every three years and pay the property tax for the house."
Why Bayes Rules: The History of a Formula That Drives Modern Life: Scientific American
Why Bayes Rules: The History of a Formula That Drives Modern Life: Scientific American: "Google has a small fleet of robotic cars that since autumn have driven themselves for thousands of miles on the streets of northern California without once striking a pedestrian, running a stoplight or having to ask directions."
How rich are the Pakistani rich? – The Express Tribune
How rich are the Pakistani rich? – The Express Tribune: "How rich are the Pakistani rich? Incredibly so, or just what is expected in a country that has income distribution more skewed than is normal for a country at its stage of development? The questions are important since the answers to them matter for the making of public economic policy. The answers will also affect the course of political development. Some of those who are watching the explosion in the Arab streets realise that relative deprivation — a concept developed by political economists many decades ago — is playing a role in turning millions of people against the regimes that have governed them for so long. Growing income disparity and widening consumption gaps are often the source of great political alienation. The political and economic systems that give rise to them come under pressure and may — and sometimes do — collapse under the weight of political discontent. This is what we are seeing in the Middle East."
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Amazing office buildings in India - Rediff.com Business
Amazing office buildings in India - Rediff.com Business: "India prides itself on having some of the most contemporary designs for offices, especially in the IT sector. Some of these Indian IT campuses and parks rival the best in Europe or America.
Which office buildings do you think are the most stunning in India? Would you like to suggest the names of others buildings, which are architectural marvels?"
Which office buildings do you think are the most stunning in India? Would you like to suggest the names of others buildings, which are architectural marvels?"
Global capitalism and 21st century fascism - Opinion - Al Jazeera English
Global capitalism and 21st century fascism - Opinion - Al Jazeera English: "The crisis of global capitalism is unprecedented, given its magnitude, its global reach, the extent of ecological degradation and social deterioration, and the scale of the means of violence. We truly face a crisis of humanity. The stakes have never been higher; our very survival is at risk. We have entered into a period of great upheavals and uncertainties, of momentous changes, fraught with dangers - if also opportunities. "
On Owning Your Own Web 2.0 Work
On Owning Your Own Web 2.0 Work: "If you’re looking at a new web startup these days, you have to make a choice. You can aim for money or aim for traffic. Ironically, it’s hard to do both."
Thursday, May 12, 2011
BBC News - Aids vaccine effective in monkeys, say researchers
BBC News - Aids vaccine effective in monkeys, say researchers
A new vaccine can protect macaques against the monkey equivalent of HIV and could provide a fresh approach to an HIV vaccine, a study suggests.
US researchers say the vaccine offered protection to 13 of 24 rhesus macaques treated in the experiment.
BBC News - Can royal couple outfox the paparazzi?
BBC News - Can royal couple outfox the paparazzi?: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have begun their honeymoon at a destination widely reported to be in the Seychelles. But having tried to keep the location secret, can they still avoid the attentions of the paparazzi?
There is near insatiable demand across the world for pictures of the royal couple.
And there will be paparazzi who will be desperate to get long-lens shots of William and Catherine on the beach during their honeymoon."
There is near insatiable demand across the world for pictures of the royal couple.
And there will be paparazzi who will be desperate to get long-lens shots of William and Catherine on the beach during their honeymoon."
Monday, May 9, 2011
Literacy=less gender bias; but reverse isn’t always true | Firstpost
Literacy=less gender bias; but reverse isn’t always true | Firstpost: "A comparison of literacy rates and child sex ratios (number of girls in the 0-6 age group per 1,000 boys) across states shows that a high literacy rate goes hand-in-hand with above average child sex ratios. However, the converse is not true – low literacy does not necessarily imply a gender bias. In fact, some of the least literate states have healthy child sex ratios."
Factsheet: Timeline of the Ayodhya dispute | Ayodhya | Babri Masjid | Indian Express
Factsheet: Timeline of the Ayodhya dispute | Ayodhya | Babri Masjid | Indian Express: "The Babri mosque dates back nearly 500 years when it was built in Ayodhya by Mir Baqi, a commander of first Mughal emperor Babur, in 1528. Hence the mosque's name -- Babri Masjid.
1853: First recorded incident of Hindu-Muslim violence over the site with Hindus alleging the mosque was built on the site of a razed Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ram.
1859: British rulers erect a fence and allow Muslims and Hindus to worship separately in the inner and outer courtyards."
1853: First recorded incident of Hindu-Muslim violence over the site with Hindus alleging the mosque was built on the site of a razed Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ram.
1859: British rulers erect a fence and allow Muslims and Hindus to worship separately in the inner and outer courtyards."
Karimnagar is the new rice bowl of State
The Hindu : NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Karimnagar is the new rice bowl of State: "Karimnagar district is all set emerge as the ‘rice bowl' of Andhra Pradesh with an expected record paddy production of over 12.60 lakh metric tones during this rabi season.
Thanks to the bountiful rainfall from 2006, paddy production has been increasing considerably. During the 2006-07 rabi season, paddy was cultivated in 1.43 lakh hectares and the production was"
Thanks to the bountiful rainfall from 2006, paddy production has been increasing considerably. During the 2006-07 rabi season, paddy was cultivated in 1.43 lakh hectares and the production was"
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Voices: Sorrow and Joy - Newsweek
Voices: Sorrow and Joy - Newsweek: "Pictures of Americans celebrating and rejoicing on the streets of New York and Washington, D.C., were shown all over the world. They were people who felt compelled to demonstrate their satisfaction that the man they considered their No. 1 enemy was finally dead."
Sharpen your mind with red wine, chocolate
Sharpen your mind with red wine, chocolate: "Red wine and chocolate make for a deadly combination to keep your mind sharp and alert, a study suggests.
Polyphenols, plant chemicals abundant in dark chocolate and wines, dilate blood vessels, speeding the supply of blood to the brain."
Polyphenols, plant chemicals abundant in dark chocolate and wines, dilate blood vessels, speeding the supply of blood to the brain."
Rabindranath Tagore was a global phenomenon, so why is he so neglected? | Ian Jack | Comment is free | The Guardian
Rabindranath Tagore was a global phenomenon, so why is he so neglected? | Ian Jack | Comment is free | The Guardian: "Rabindranath Tagore was born 150 years ago today. This weekend festivities and seminars are being held in his honour across the world. In London, the BFI is hosting a season of films inspired by his work; last night his fellow Bengali (and fellow Nobel laureate) Amartya Sen gave a talk at the British Museum; a two-day conference at the University of London will, among other things, examine his legacy in the Netherlands, Poland and Germany."
The tragic story behind Mother's Day - World - CBC News
The tragic story behind Mother's Day - World - CBC News: "Mother’s Day, which falls this year on May 8, is meant to be a joyous event, but the story behind this greeting-card occasion is actually quite tragic.
The concept dates back to the 1600s in England. Taking place on the fourth Sunday of Lent, “Mothering Sunday” was an annual opportunity for Christians to visit their hometown church. It slowly evolved, as children working far away as domestic servants came back home to spend time with their mothers and family."
The concept dates back to the 1600s in England. Taking place on the fourth Sunday of Lent, “Mothering Sunday” was an annual opportunity for Christians to visit their hometown church. It slowly evolved, as children working far away as domestic servants came back home to spend time with their mothers and family."
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Broadband/connectivity: India ranks low among developing nations
Business Line : Industry & Economy / Info-tech : Broadband/connectivity: India ranks low among developing nations: "Notwithstanding the huge growth in mobile subscription, India is among the worst performing countries when it comes to connectivity and broadband speeds according to two new studies.
India is ranked a poor 21{+s}{+t} among 25 developing countries in terms of connectivity according to a new global report commissioned by Nokia Siemens Networks.
MALAYSIA, CHILE
While Malaysia and Chile top this category, Sweden has the best score at the global level."
India is ranked a poor 21{+s}{+t} among 25 developing countries in terms of connectivity according to a new global report commissioned by Nokia Siemens Networks.
MALAYSIA, CHILE
While Malaysia and Chile top this category, Sweden has the best score at the global level."
The Science of DNA and the Art of Identification - WSJ.com
The Science of DNA and the Art of Identification - WSJ.com: "The type of test the U.S. government used to confirm it had killed Osama bin Laden has been widely used for decades in paternity disputes, criminal investigations and to identify remains after disasters. These genetic tests are well understood and generally reliable, but it can be tough to get a handle on what the results actually mean."
Friday, May 6, 2011
Kate Middleton's pre-royal weight loss: stress, "brideorexia," or the Dukan Diet? - Harvard Health Publications
Kate Middleton's pre-royal weight loss: stress, "brideorexia," or the Dukan Diet? - Harvard Health Publications: "In addition to the 1,900 guests in Westminster Abbey (assorted royals, governors-general, church leaders, and celebrities like Mr. and Mrs. David Beckham, Sir Elton John, and Guy Ritchie without his ex, Madonna), an estimated 2.5 billion people will be watching Friday morning when Prince William of Wales and “commoner” Catherine Middleton exchange vows."
Diabetic? Forget pills, pop almonds - The Times of India
Diabetic? Forget pills, pop almonds - The Times of India: "As India grapples with a major public health problem, being home to an estimated 50.8 million diabetic population, the largest in the world, experts say 'consuming a few almonds daily can help combat the lifestyle disease.'
'Eating almonds has a positive effect on reducing low density cholesterol and also improves insulin sensitivity; so it does help in pushing diabetes away,' says Ritesh Gupta, head of clinical operation at Fortis C-Doc Hospital."
'Eating almonds has a positive effect on reducing low density cholesterol and also improves insulin sensitivity; so it does help in pushing diabetes away,' says Ritesh Gupta, head of clinical operation at Fortis C-Doc Hospital."
Struggle for Sathya Sai Baba's empire intensifies : Cover Story: India Today
Struggle for Sathya Sai Baba's empire intensifies : Cover Story: India Today: "Doddamallur is a village caught in a time warp, a village on which greatness is being forcibly thrust. Sathya Sai baba prophesied that he would be reincarnated as Prema Sai in Doddamallur in Karnataka's Channapatna district (formerly Mandya). On the morning of April 24, as news of Sai Baba's death spread, bereaved devotees began scouring hospitals across Mandya district to check for new births. An infant born approximately two hours before Baba's death to a couple-Jayalakshmi and Kumar-was rumoured to be the next avatar. Crowds started gathering to get a darshan. The news was quickly dismissed by authorities at Puttaparthi, the headquarters of Sai Baba's empire, as bogus. The 'avatar' was abandoned before he or his family could exploit the impending fame."
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Breast cancer gene discovery 'like finding gold' - Telegraph
Breast cancer gene discovery 'like finding gold' - Telegraph: "The genes could lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating hormonal breast cancer, also known as oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer, which is responsible for four out of five cases, or 36,000 a year in Britain."
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Hindu : Health / Medicine & Research : Too little or too much sleep linked with cognitive decline
The Hindu : Health / Medicine & Research : Too little or too much sleep linked with cognitive decline: "Middle-aged adults who sleep too less or too much may be more likely to suffer cognitive decline, a study suggests.
According to the study, less than six hours of sleep each night is considered too little and more than eight hours as too much for middle-aged adults."
According to the study, less than six hours of sleep each night is considered too little and more than eight hours as too much for middle-aged adults."
Atanu Dey on India's Development » Blog Archive » Rajiv Malhotra’s book, “Breaking India”
Atanu Dey on India's Development » Blog Archive » Rajiv Malhotra’s book, “Breaking India”: "It is hard to avoid the conclusion that Islamic terrorism started with Osama bin Laden if one were to go by what the US politicians claim and what the media reports. But India has had the unwanted attention of the proselytizing faiths, Islam and Christianity, for centuries hell bent (to use an expression) on converting the infidels into their bloody ideologies. Terrorism is one of the tactics that people motivated by these ideologies have routinely used — although that fact does not get too much play since much of the media (and in many cases the governments of states) is controlled by the institutions founded on those monotheistic faiths. India is perhaps the oldest victim of religious terrorism and it continues to bleed copiously from it even today. India’s civilizational struggle is certainly the longest ongoing war the world has ever suffered — and it goes on only because India is still not totally vanquished. It survives but the prospects are not very good."
Grandma was right, babies DO wake up taller after a sleep | Mail Online
Grandma was right, babies DO wake up taller after a sleep | Mail Online: "Scientists have finally confirmed what grandma knew all along: babies really do wake up taller right after they sleep.
Findings from the first study of its kind measuring the link between daily growth and sleep show the two are inextricably linked.
Scientists have linked increased sleep and changes in sleep patterns in babies to increased body length for the first time.
The research paves the way to a better understanding of newborns and allows parents to predict when their baby is going to grow. "
Findings from the first study of its kind measuring the link between daily growth and sleep show the two are inextricably linked.
Scientists have linked increased sleep and changes in sleep patterns in babies to increased body length for the first time.
The research paves the way to a better understanding of newborns and allows parents to predict when their baby is going to grow. "
BBC News - Start-up Stories: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
BBC News - Start-up Stories: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: "Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is one of the richest women in India. She is the founder of Biocon, a biotech company and Asia's largest insulin maker.
But the chairman and managing director attributes her success to her go-getting nature rather than entrepreneurial spirit.
Ms Mazumdar-Shaw originally trained to become a brewer in Australia, before returning to India to follow in her father's footsteps as a brew-master.
But she struggled to find a job on her return and recalls the industry wasn't ready for a strong female presence. 'The brewing industry is a very, very male dominated industry' she says. 'It's a male bastion.'"
But the chairman and managing director attributes her success to her go-getting nature rather than entrepreneurial spirit.
Ms Mazumdar-Shaw originally trained to become a brewer in Australia, before returning to India to follow in her father's footsteps as a brew-master.
But she struggled to find a job on her return and recalls the industry wasn't ready for a strong female presence. 'The brewing industry is a very, very male dominated industry' she says. 'It's a male bastion.'"
BBC News - Start-up Stories: NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys
BBC News - Start-up Stories: NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys: "NR Narayana Murthy is the co-founder of Infosys, a giant software company. But despite heading a huge multinational enterprise, Mr Murthy says there is one thing he does without fail every night when he returns home: he cleans the lavatory.
It is a habit instilled by his father. 'We have a caste system in India where the so-called lowest class… is a set of people who clean the toilets,' he explains."
It is a habit instilled by his father. 'We have a caste system in India where the so-called lowest class… is a set of people who clean the toilets,' he explains."
Monday, May 2, 2011
Indian workforce is most mobile in world - Rediff.com Business
Indian workforce is most mobile in world - Rediff.com Business: "Indian workfore is the 'most mobile' in the world followed by Mexio, China and Turkey, a survey by a leading human resource service provider said on Thursday"
Osama bin Laden: profile - Telegraph
Osama bin Laden: profile - Telegraph: "He grew up amid wealth and privilege as the 17th of around 50 children of Mohammed bin Laden, a construction magnate with ties to the Saudi royal family.
Bin Laden, whose mother was Syrian, was raised as a strict Wahhabi Muslim and educated in Saudi Arabia. His father was died in an air crash in 1967."
Bin Laden, whose mother was Syrian, was raised as a strict Wahhabi Muslim and educated in Saudi Arabia. His father was died in an air crash in 1967."
Sleep: 8 Reasons an Early Bedtime Is Better for Your Health: Health & Fitness: glamour.com
Sleep: 8 Reasons an Early Bedtime Is Better for Your Health: Health & Fitness: glamour.com: "You know you should be getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but did you also know that getting those zzz’s earlier rather than later has even more benefits—we’re talking weight loss, heart health, improved job performance and more!—than going to bed later and sleeping in? Check ‘em out here!"
Saturday, April 30, 2011
The great letdown
The great letdown: "There are parallels in the mandates that Rajiv Gandhi’s Congress won in December 1984, and Sonia Gandhi’s UPA in May 2009. In both cases an aspirational electorate brought back an incumbent to power on a promise of optimistic change. A fortnight from the second anniversary of UPA 2 you can also begin to see parallels in the pace with which the Congress of 1984 squandered its mandate, and the UPA now."
Friday, April 29, 2011
Economic indicators: How India, China, Pak compare - Rediff.com Business
Economic indicators: How India, China, Pak compare - Rediff.com Business: "Lately, there has been a lot of talk about whether China will replace the United States as the economic powerhouse, whether India will overtake China and whether Pakistan is a failed economic state.
While there is no doubt that the United States remains the sole superpower, China -- based on current statistics -- is fast catching up with the US. India, however, has a long way to go.
So, let's see where India, Pakistan, China and the United States stand on socio-economic indicators."
While there is no doubt that the United States remains the sole superpower, China -- based on current statistics -- is fast catching up with the US. India, however, has a long way to go.
So, let's see where India, Pakistan, China and the United States stand on socio-economic indicators."
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Indian Guru Sathya Sai Baba: The Man Who Was God Is Dead - TIME
Indian Guru Sathya Sai Baba: The Man Who Was God Is Dead - TIME: "ngs: 'Love all, serve all; help ever, hurt never.' He encouraged his followers to meditate and sing devotional songs, and to take his darshan — that is, to see him in person, the better to experience his divine presence. He was also accused of faking miracles and of being a sexual predator."
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
How To Live To Be 100 - TIME
How To Live To Be 100 - TIME: "Margaret Dell is 96, but you'd need to check the birth date on her driver's license to believe it. Sporting a baseball cap with a Harley-Davidson logo on it, she is the designated driver for her seventysomething friends who no longer feel comfortable behind the wheel. Last winter a snowfall threatened to keep her from her appointed automotive rounds. She took a shovel and cleared a path to her car. Driving keeps Dell young. That and knitting. She constantly knits. She makes baby booties and caps and blankets for friends and family whenever a baby arrives — the newborn getting an early blessing from the ageless. And every month, she donates several blankets to a charity for unwed mothers. Driving, knitting ... and tennis. She plays two or three times a week. She has a much younger doubles partner who 'covers the court. I'm a little afraid to run too much because of the circulation in my legs,' she explains."
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Twenty-five years after Chernobyl
The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : Twenty-five years after Chernobyl: "On April 26, 1986, a reactor at Chernobyl exploded, setting off the world's worst nuclear catastrophe. It is tragically symbolic that exactly 25 years later, another nuclear disaster struck Japan. It is doubly tragic that the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant may eclipse what happened at Chernobyl. Critics say we may never know the truth about Fukushima, as we still do not know the full truth about Chernobyl, thanks to the global nuclear lobby's conspiracy."
The Fountainhead: Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff
Flipkart.com: The Fountainhead: Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff (9780451191151): "When The Fountainhead was first published, Ayn Rand's daringly original literary vision and her groundbreaking philosophy, Objectivism, won immediate worldwide interest and acclaim. This instant classic is the story of an intransigent young architect, his violent battle against conventional standards, and his explosive love affair with a beautiful woman who struggles to defeat him. This edition contains a special Afterword by Rand's literary executor, Leonard Peikoff which includes excerpts from Ayn Rand's own notes on the making of The Fountainhead. As fresh today as it was then, here is a novel about a hero--and about those who try to destroy him.
About The Author
Ayn Rand is one of the rare writers who not only drew in readers with her novels, but created a philosophical movement with them. Her seminal Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, cornerstones of her individualistic Objectivist world view, can be viewed as literature, self-empowerment texts, or both."
About The Author
Ayn Rand is one of the rare writers who not only drew in readers with her novels, but created a philosophical movement with them. Her seminal Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, cornerstones of her individualistic Objectivist world view, can be viewed as literature, self-empowerment texts, or both."
Monday, April 25, 2011
World's most expensive hotel suites - Rediff.com Business
World's most expensive hotel suites - Rediff.com Business: "During difficult economic times, hotels - even five-star hideouts - find it difficult to fill their empty rooms.
But things are different at the world's most extravagant hotels.
Hoteliers say that demand for their swankiest rooms never fell not even during the economic crisis - and the rates for these rooms actually rose during the height of the global downturn.
Keeping this in mind, here is a list of hotel suites that still command top dollars."
But things are different at the world's most extravagant hotels.
Hoteliers say that demand for their swankiest rooms never fell not even during the economic crisis - and the rates for these rooms actually rose during the height of the global downturn.
Keeping this in mind, here is a list of hotel suites that still command top dollars."
Sunday, April 24, 2011
BBC News - Indian guru Satya Sai Baba dies
BBC News - Indian guru Satya Sai Baba dies
One of India's most revered spiritual leaders, Sri Satya Sai Baba, has died in hospital.
Doctors say the 84-year-old guru, who is thought to have millions of followers around the world, died following a cardiac arrest.
He had been admitted to hospital in his hometown of Puttaparthi last month, suffering from respiratory problems and kidney failure.
News : Need for climate-resilient agriculture: Swaminathan
The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Need for climate-resilient agriculture: Swaminathan: "Eminent agricultural scientist and Rajya Sabha member M. S. Swaminathan has called for developing climate-resilient agriculture system with focus on the local conditions in each of the 128 agro-climatic zones in the country."
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The 2011 TIME 100 - TIME
The 2011 TIME 100 - TIME: "Meet the most influential people in the world. They are artists and activists, reformers and researchers, heads of state and captains of industry. Their ideas spark dialogue and dissent and sometimes even revolution. Welcome to this year's TIME 100"
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
How to Whiten One's Teeth | eHow.com
How to Whiten One's Teeth | eHow.com: "So your pearly whites are more of a goldy yellow? If that dulling appearance gets you down, take heart. Modern techniques can whiten your coffee-stained chompers and put the razzle-dazzle back in your gleaming grin. Of course, you can't change your tooth color from maize to ivory, but a couple of shades' worth of difference is possible--if the discoloration was caused by staining and not from the use of antibiotics. Learn the different ways to whiten your teeth, then consider cost, convenience and safety, to choose the best method for you."
Monday, April 18, 2011
The Past, Present, and Future of the Research University
The Past, Present, and Future of the Research University: "Research universities are complex institutions with multiple academic and societal roles. They are both national institutions that contribute to culture, technology and society, and international institutions that link to global intellectual and scientific trends. There is widespread recognition of the importance of research universities but many countries do not recognise their complexity and the resources needed for building and sustaining them. Research universities face a number of challenges, mainly the pressures towards privatisation and that of maintaining their autonomy and controlling essential academic decision-making. Central to the success of a research university is adequate and stable funding."
Forgetful men 'losing the art of romance': Wonder Woman - Who are you today?
Forgetful men 'losing the art of romance': Wonder Woman - Who are you today?: "In fact, most women have not received a surprise gift from their partner for more than a year; and one woman in five has given up waiting for flowers, so buys her own, the survey in Britain has found.
The poll of 1,176 adults in relationships by Sheilas' Wheels insurance company, found chivalry fading fastest among young men. One in 10 under 25 had passed off an unwanted gift as a present for their partner, the 'Daily Express' reported."
The poll of 1,176 adults in relationships by Sheilas' Wheels insurance company, found chivalry fading fastest among young men. One in 10 under 25 had passed off an unwanted gift as a present for their partner, the 'Daily Express' reported."
Zenawi’s Voodoo Economics: The Road to Nowhere « Ethiopia: A voice for the voiceless
Zenawi’s Voodoo Economics: The Road to Nowhere « Ethiopia: A voice for the voiceless: "“Arrogance and rudeness are training wheels on the bicycle of life — for weak people who cannot keep their balance without them.” Laura Teresa Marquez
Whatever else can be said about Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, he certainly does not lack chutzpah (nerve). His latest pronouncement to curve the growing inflation in Ethiopia, must rank alongside Arthur Laffer’s famously misleading advice to the US former president Ronald Reagan that cutting income tax for the rich would actually increase tax revenue, a statement (rightly) dismissed by the then US Vice-President, George H W Bush, as Voodoo Economics."
Whatever else can be said about Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, he certainly does not lack chutzpah (nerve). His latest pronouncement to curve the growing inflation in Ethiopia, must rank alongside Arthur Laffer’s famously misleading advice to the US former president Ronald Reagan that cutting income tax for the rich would actually increase tax revenue, a statement (rightly) dismissed by the then US Vice-President, George H W Bush, as Voodoo Economics."
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Make Your Dreams Come True | Socyberty
Make Your Dreams Come True | Socyberty: "Have you noticed that very often a hurdle seems impossible only until you actually try it? It’s true. There is nothing that we cannot do. All we need to do is actually try it. No mountain is too tall and no river too wides to cross.
Learn to conquer your fears and enjoy reaping the success of your dreams.
Let us remember some heroes in various fields who made it big despite all
odds!"
Learn to conquer your fears and enjoy reaping the success of your dreams.
Let us remember some heroes in various fields who made it big despite all
odds!"
5 Tips to enhance your memory - Hindustan Times
Why people touch those record highs - Hindustan Times: "Visualise things in your imagination. What we see registers for longer than what we just hear. Try to visualise things in an odd way, because our minds remember strange things better.
The brain doesn’t sleep when we do. It just reorganises information registered during the day. A disturbed sleep pattern means your brain’s reorganisation time is also disturbed.
Drink water to eliminate toxins from the body. Eat fruit to provide the brain with glucose so it can work. The preservatives in junk food damage the brain’s memory cells.
To retain information longer, revise it first within 24 hours, do a second revision within a week, then revise the material every month.
Try Blissful Neurobics twice daily for 10 minutes. Visualise violet rays entering your head and spreading into your body via ‘gyan mudra’ (tips of index finger and thumb joined together, other fingers straight) and tongue folded and touching the palate. Exhale with a humming sound."
The brain doesn’t sleep when we do. It just reorganises information registered during the day. A disturbed sleep pattern means your brain’s reorganisation time is also disturbed.
Drink water to eliminate toxins from the body. Eat fruit to provide the brain with glucose so it can work. The preservatives in junk food damage the brain’s memory cells.
To retain information longer, revise it first within 24 hours, do a second revision within a week, then revise the material every month.
Try Blissful Neurobics twice daily for 10 minutes. Visualise violet rays entering your head and spreading into your body via ‘gyan mudra’ (tips of index finger and thumb joined together, other fingers straight) and tongue folded and touching the palate. Exhale with a humming sound."
Running Injuries - Prevent Running Injuries After 40
Running Injuries - Prevent Running Injuries After 40: "Running is one of the most efficient ways to maintain and improve cardiovascular fitness, balance and muscle tone as you age. It's also one of the easiest ways to get injured if you don't acknowledge the physical changes that come along with getting older and modify your training routine accordingly.
You're never too old to start or continue a running program, but to run safely and prevent injury, it's helpful to understand how aging affects your physical capacities. Running is a high-intensity activity, and runners typically reach their prime fitness in their 20s and 30s. At about age 40, even elite runners see a decline in performance."
You're never too old to start or continue a running program, but to run safely and prevent injury, it's helpful to understand how aging affects your physical capacities. Running is a high-intensity activity, and runners typically reach their prime fitness in their 20s and 30s. At about age 40, even elite runners see a decline in performance."
11 ways to eat the 11 best healthy foods that you aren't eating - Healthy Living on Shine
11 ways to eat the 11 best healthy foods that you aren't eating - Healthy Living on Shine: "When I was a kid, my grandmother never relied upon the classic 'Because I said so!' when pressed with the ubiquitous 'Why?' Instead, she would give very concrete, inarguable reasons supporting her statements and if she wasn't quite certain, she'd make something up that sounded good. For instance, when she'd encourage me to try a beet, she said, 'It's good for you. It's good for your blood.' Which is reasonable, right? After all, blood is everywhere. And also, almost the same color as a beet. It convinced the 8-year-old me, anyway, so I tried beets and whaddya know, actually loved them."
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Human Language Arose From Africa: Study
Human Language Arose From Africa: Study: "Human language arose in southern Africa, a new study in Science magazine claims.
Language then spread across the globe through human migration. The claim compliments fossil findings that point to southern Africa as the birthplace of modern humans."
Language then spread across the globe through human migration. The claim compliments fossil findings that point to southern Africa as the birthplace of modern humans."
Friday, April 15, 2011
Kendriya Vidyalayas offer a chance for lonely hearts to click
Kendriya Vidyalayas offer a chance for lonely hearts to click: "Call it the Kendriya Vidyalaya Marriage Bureau. Going the extra mile in its human resource management, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), the organisation that administers over 1,000 government-run schools in India and abroad, has turned matchmaker for its employees.
What started as a small link on its web site to some 10 resumes of its unmarried staffers is now a full-fledged web page boasting a hundred-plus “matrimonials”, all posted by KV staffers."
What started as a small link on its web site to some 10 resumes of its unmarried staffers is now a full-fledged web page boasting a hundred-plus “matrimonials”, all posted by KV staffers."
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Can't Concentrate? Here are 5 Reasons Why! - Rediff Getahead
Can't Concentrate? Here are 5 Reasons Why! - Rediff Getahead: "Information overload, lack of sleep and your job leads to lack of concentration. Read on to know more
When you read a book or are working on an assignment, do you think you should check your email, Facebook, Twitter or are you drawn away to random activities? All of that data flying at you by email, instant message, cell phone, voice mail and BlackBerry, it is a very common thing to lose concentration while working. There are plenty of other reasons you may be losing focus. Here are a few common ones:"
When you read a book or are working on an assignment, do you think you should check your email, Facebook, Twitter or are you drawn away to random activities? All of that data flying at you by email, instant message, cell phone, voice mail and BlackBerry, it is a very common thing to lose concentration while working. There are plenty of other reasons you may be losing focus. Here are a few common ones:"
Climate Change - 100 Endangered Places and How to Save Them - Newsweek
Climate Change - 100 Endangered Places and How to Save Them - Newsweek: "udan The largest country in Africa, Sudan is the world’s biggest single producer of gum arabic. A thick belt of hashab trees (Acacia senegal), from which the gum is extracted, stretches from one end of the country to the other, supporting small-scale farmers. In the past 50 years, drought has taken a toll on the forests and on the production of gum."
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
How to Use Color Therapy to Relieve Stress | eHow.com
How to Use Color Therapy to Relieve Stress | eHow.com: "Color affects the way we feel. It can affect our moods in either a positive or negative manner. Do you feel uncomfortable wearing certain colors or being in a room that is saturated in a particular color? Are there other colors that make you feel comfortable? The colors that we wear and surround ourselves with reflect our inner state of being. Learn how to relieve stress and create a positive inner state by using color."
Q&A: Is Fukushima as bad as Chernobyl? - CNN.com
Q&A: Is Fukushima as bad as Chernobyl? - CNN.com: "Japan raised the severity level of its nuclear crisis to the maximum level seven on Tuesday, putting the Fukushima Daiichi power plant disaster on a par with the Chernobyl accident in 1986.
The decision to raise the crisis level up from five to seven came after a review of the amount of radiation released in the month since the plant was severely damaged by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami, says Japan's official nuclear watchdog, the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA)."
The decision to raise the crisis level up from five to seven came after a review of the amount of radiation released in the month since the plant was severely damaged by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami, says Japan's official nuclear watchdog, the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA)."
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Yuri Gagarin's First Orbit - Home Page
Yuri Gagarin's First Orbit - Home Page: "Today it is 50 years since Yuri Gagarin climbed into his space ship and was launched into space. It took him just 108 minutes to orbit Earth and he returned as the World's very first space man.
To mark this historic flight we have teamed up with the astronauts onboard the International Space Station to film a new view of what Yuri would have seen as he travelled around the planet.
Weaving these new views together with historic voice recordings from Yuri's flight and an original score by composer Philip Sheppard, we have created a spellbinding film to share with people around the World on this historic anniversary."
To mark this historic flight we have teamed up with the astronauts onboard the International Space Station to film a new view of what Yuri would have seen as he travelled around the planet.
Weaving these new views together with historic voice recordings from Yuri's flight and an original score by composer Philip Sheppard, we have created a spellbinding film to share with people around the World on this historic anniversary."
Obama's 5 Favorite Movies - & What They Say About Him | Movie Moron
Obama's 5 Favorite Movies - & What They Say About Him | Movie Moron: "He landed his house on the Wicked Witch Of The East (Hillary Clinton), and defeated the evil Penguin (John McCain), but wait, this isn’t a movie, this is real life, and the hero is Barack Obama.
You can tell a lot about the measure of a man by the movies he likes. So what does the new President rate as his favorites? He has actually mentioned his top 5 a couple of times and here they are. What do they say about him?"
You can tell a lot about the measure of a man by the movies he likes. So what does the new President rate as his favorites? He has actually mentioned his top 5 a couple of times and here they are. What do they say about him?"
Monday, April 11, 2011
Britons 'waste an average of £195 on mobile bills' - News, Gadgets & Tech - The Independent
Britons 'waste an average of £195 on mobile bills' - News, Gadgets & Tech - The Independent: "British mobile phone users are wasting an average of £195 a year on their mobile phone bills because they are on the wrong contract, a new report has found.
Just over three quarters (76%) of people on monthly deals are paying over the odds, signing up to tariffs after wrongly estimating how many minutes and text messages they use."
Just over three quarters (76%) of people on monthly deals are paying over the odds, signing up to tariffs after wrongly estimating how many minutes and text messages they use."
Warning Signs of Dementia - Fox News Video - FoxNews.com
Warning Signs of Dementia - Fox News Video - FoxNews.com: "Memory loss, confusion, misplacing things – these are all signs of dementia – but what else should you look out for? Dr. Marc Siegel sits down with Dr. Linda Levine Madori to discuss when you should take a loved one to the neurologist"
Sunday, April 10, 2011
'Bionic Eye' Implant Offers Hope to the Blind : Discovery News
'Bionic Eye' Implant Offers Hope to the Blind : Discovery News: "A prosthetic eye is giving 'a crude level of vision' to blind people.
At least one patient is improving his ability to interpret the light flashes and identify them as lines and shapes."
At least one patient is improving his ability to interpret the light flashes and identify them as lines and shapes."
National Knowledge Network - Connecting Knowledge Institutions
National Knowledge Network - Connecting Knowledge Institutions: "Welcome to the website of the National Knowledge Network(NKN). The NKN is a state-of-the-art multi-gigabit pan-India network for providing a unified high speed network backbone for all knowledge related institutions in the country. The purpose of such a knowledge network goes to the very core of the country's quest for building quality institutions with requisite research facilities and creating a pool of highly trained professionals. The NKN will enable scientists, researchers and students from different backgrounds and diverse geographies to work closely for advancing human development in critical and emerging areas."
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Team leadership lessons from World Cup 2011 - ET Slide Shows - Features - The Economic Times
Team leadership lessons from World Cup 2011 - ET Slide Shows - Features - The Economic Times: "On April 2, 2011, the world witnessed one of the finest games played in Indian sports history. I watched the match and every replay, and couldn't help but be inspired. I believe that just because you are in the game doesn't mean you are playing to win. Just because you have a job or you are in a position of leadership does not mean you will be successful. Success is a wholly different game."
AFP: Alcohol 'a major cause of cancer'
AFP: Alcohol 'a major cause of cancer': "About one in 10 cancers in men and one in 33 in women in western European countries are caused by current and past alcohol consumption, according to a study released on Friday.
For some types of cancer, the rates are significantly higher, it said."
For some types of cancer, the rates are significantly higher, it said."
Friday, April 8, 2011
BBC News - Why did LOL infiltrate the language?
BBC News - Why did LOL infiltrate the language?: "The internet slang term 'LOL' (laughing out loud) has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, to the mild dismay of language purists. But where did the term originate? And is it really a threat to our lexicon?"
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Mobile subscriber base touches 791.38 million - The Economic Times
Mobile subscriber base touches 791.38 million - The Economic Times: "The number of mobile subscribers in India rose to 791.38 million in February with the addition of 20.2 million connections, official data shows.
According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the wireless user base grew 2.62 percent, from 771.18 million in January."
According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the wireless user base grew 2.62 percent, from 771.18 million in January."
7 Worst Types of Sex … | All Women Stalk
7 Worst Types of Sex … | All Women Stalk: "I really enjoy writing blogs and right now, I want to cover the 7 worst types of sex. Right now, without reading what I have below, think about the worst types of sex in your book – then, read mine that I have posted in the blog below and see if I named one on your list. So, let me get started right now"
rediff.com: Meet Team Advani's tech wizards
rediff.com: Meet Team Advani's tech wizards: "In a quiet nondescript office inside Bharatiya Janata Party's Karnataka lawmaker Anant Kumar's bungalow in New Delhi, some 15 people are quietly keying away on their computers. Most of them are young and nattily dressed."
Govt to draft first ever policy to regulate antibiotics use
Govt to draft first ever policy to regulate antibiotics use: "The Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, (GMCH-32), will celebrate World Health Day on Thursday keeping in view this year’s global theme for the day — “Antimicrobial Resistance: No Action Today, No Cure Tomorrow”."
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Discovery Health "Does stress really make your hair go gray faster?"
Discovery Health "Does stress really make your hair go gray faster?": "Though a little stress can be good for you, an overabundance of it has been linked with a host of dangerous health conditions, including heart disease, headaches, stomach problems, sleep disorders and a compromised immune system, to name just a few."
Opinion: South Asia's Looming Arms Race - WSJ.com
After a hiatus of two years, the resumption of talks between Pakistan and India announced in February is good news. This was capped by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's brilliant move to invite his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani to attend the India-Pakistan cricket world cup semifinal last week.
www.outlookindia.com | Narendra Modi, Prime Minister?
www.outlookindia.com | Narendra Modi, Prime Minister?: "In his 10 years as Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi can take credit for implementing development-oriented policies that have delivered results that no contemporary Indian politician can match up to. These are best showcased by his ability to attract industry into Gujarat: Vibrant Gujarat summits have attracted hundreds of billions of dollars of investment and launched a new Industrial Revolution in Gujarat. What is less known is that agricultural growth rate in Gujarat over the last decade is close to 7 percentage points higher than the all India figure. Lakhs of check dams have been built, water conservation measures taken and the overall health of the water table improved. Through the Jyotigram Yojna, Modi has delivered uninterrupted power supply to villages across the state. He has come up with innovative solutions like evening courts to reduce the backlog of pending cases and special incentives and schemes to educate the girl child. He personally donates gifts made to him for these schemes. He has held training courses for over 5 lakh government employees in an attempt to improve governance. The roads and ports of Gujarat have been made among the best in the country. Modi has himself written a book on climate change and has succeeded in developing significant wind and solar energy power projects."
BBC NEWS | Sai Baba: God-man or con man?
BBC NEWS | Programmes | This World | Sai Baba: God-man or con man?: "Basava Premanand has been burgled... again.
It is the third time in just one month. But he is in no doubt of the thieves' motives.
He suspects they were looking for evidence that he has collected for over 30 years against India's leading spiritual guru, Sri Satya Sai Baba.
Mr Premanand believes this evidence proves the self-proclaimed 'God-man', Sai Baba, is not just a fraud, but a dangerous sexual abuser."
It is the third time in just one month. But he is in no doubt of the thieves' motives.
He suspects they were looking for evidence that he has collected for over 30 years against India's leading spiritual guru, Sri Satya Sai Baba.
Mr Premanand believes this evidence proves the self-proclaimed 'God-man', Sai Baba, is not just a fraud, but a dangerous sexual abuser."
The Sleepless Elite - WSJ.com
The Sleepless Elite - WSJ.com: "For a small group of people—perhaps just 1% to 3% of the population—sleep is a waste of time.
Natural 'short sleepers,' as they're officially known, are night owls and early birds simultaneously. They typically turn in well after midnight, then get up just a few hours later and barrel through the day without needing to take naps or load up on caffeine."
Natural 'short sleepers,' as they're officially known, are night owls and early birds simultaneously. They typically turn in well after midnight, then get up just a few hours later and barrel through the day without needing to take naps or load up on caffeine."
Holi: Festival of Colors - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Holi: Festival of Colors - The Big Picture - Boston.com: "Every year, Hindus greet the turn of winter into spring with a splash of color -- in some areas, a geyser of color. They call their celebration the festival of Holi, and Hindus across India and throughout the world share prayer, camaraderie, special food, and a general sense of mischief as they douse each other in dyes and colored water. The large festival has roots to many Hindu legends associated with the triumph of good over evil. One of the best-known stories tells the tale of the demoness Holika, who tried to kill Prahlad, the son of the demon king Hiranyakashyap, for refusing to worship his father. Instead, Holika is consumed in flames, which is replayed each year with bonfires and effigies, before the celebrants break out the hues and cries of the festival."
18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation | Real Simple
18 Common Phrases to Avoid in Conversation | Real Simple: "Some things should never be said―like these phrases. Here, what to say instead.
What Not to Say About Someone's Appearance"
What Not to Say About Someone's Appearance"
Connick v. Thompson: Clarence Thomas writes one of the cruelest Supreme Court decisions ever. - By Dahlia Lithwick - Slate Magazine
Connick v. Thompson: Clarence Thomas writes one of the cruelest Supreme Court decisions ever. - By Dahlia Lithwick - Slate Magazine: "In 1985, John Thompson was convicted of murder in Louisiana. Having already been convicted in a separate armed robbery case, he opted not to testify on his own behalf in his murder trial. He was sentenced to death and spent 18 years in prison—14 of them isolated on death row—and watched as seven executions were planned for him."
The Book Bench: Bookspotting: India : The New Yorker
The Book Bench: Bookspotting: India : The New Yorker: "This weekend was a big one for India, which scored its first victory in the Cricket World Cup since 1983 (Roger Angell just posted on the game over at News Desk). I recently spent a few weeks traveling in the subcontinent, and while I still can’t pretend to follow cricket (unless “it’s like baseball, only slower” counts), I did come away with some distinct impressions of the country."
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
30 Useful Google Chrome Extensions | Tools
30 Useful Google Chrome Extensions | Tools: "Although Google Chrome is just a few years old, it has become the browser of choice for most web developers and designers. Chrome’s browsing speed and the huge list of free ad-ons and extensions available make it hard to beat. Today’s collection focuses on Free Extensions powered and offered by Google Chrome, which are highly helpful for web developers. Please have a look and leave a comment if you know any other useful extension we are missing here."
The New Internet Start-Up Boom: Get Rich Slow - TIME
The New Internet Start-Up Boom: Get Rich Slow - TIME: "It's time to stop whining. The economy might be melting down like a pat of butter on a hot Hummer roof, but for some people — you, maybe? — this could be a very good thing."
FT.com / FT Magazine - Is a high IQ a burden as much as a blessing?
FT.com / FT Magazine - Is a high IQ a burden as much as a blessing?: "The Metropolitan Club, on Fifth Avenue at 60th street, is a palazzo in the mighty Manhattan style. Damn the expense. That’s what J.P. Morgan is supposed to have said when he commissioned Stanford White, the city’s most flamboyant architect, to build him a private gentleman’s club in 1894. Inside, on a Monday evening in late January, only a few members drifted over the red, monogrammed carpets, but it was still early, only a little after seven. This, however, is when Marilyn vos Savant likes to show up."
31 Crazy and Funny Sports Photos Taken at The Right Moment - Chill Out Point
31 Crazy and Funny Sports Photos Taken at The Right Moment - Chill Out Point: "Sport is not only good for your health but can also improve your sense of humor as it provides lots of material for fun blog like this one! I understand that a bit unfair to laugh at athletes while they are doing their job – after all we all look stupid sometimes! I bet you can’t resist laughing at these funny and crazy sports images taken at the right moment. I have to admit these are quite addictive."
8 management lessons from Dhoni for UPA - Rediff.com Business
8 management lessons from Dhoni for UPA - Rediff.com Business: "Management lessons from Dhoni have universal appeal and can be used by corporates and even the UPA, to reflect on existing structures and strategies, says Sanjeev Nayyar.
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's boys have done the country proud. As Dhoni lifted the ICC Cricket World Cup, I thought of another Indian captain (and Prime Minister) Manmohan Singh and the unenviable position he finds himself in today.
The globally respected economist is surrounded by scams, tainted CVC issue, billions of rupees stashed away in foreign banks, allegations of buying votes, etc. The United Progressive Alliance-II could author, How to kill your country's national airline."
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's boys have done the country proud. As Dhoni lifted the ICC Cricket World Cup, I thought of another Indian captain (and Prime Minister) Manmohan Singh and the unenviable position he finds himself in today.
The globally respected economist is surrounded by scams, tainted CVC issue, billions of rupees stashed away in foreign banks, allegations of buying votes, etc. The United Progressive Alliance-II could author, How to kill your country's national airline."
Monday, April 4, 2011
The missing daughtersof Jhajjar - Home - livemint.com
The missing daughtersof Jhajjar - Home - livemint.com: "Fifteen-year-old Aarti Ahelawat waits patiently for the midday meal at the government senior secondary school in Chhuchhakwas, a village in Haryana’s Jhajjar district. Her younger brother goes to the privately run Paramount Senior Secondary School a few metres away, and doesn’t have to wait for the free meal."
Asian Vegetables: Organic Gardening
Asian Vegetables: Organic Gardening: "With the growing popularity of Thai, Korean, and Japanese cuisine, and the increasing sophistication of Chinese cuisine in North America, gardeners are becoming familiar with vegetables such as edamame, daikon, and bitter melon that were unknown outside of specialty markets not too long ago. Asian vegetables are not just delicious; many, like yard-long (asparagus) beans and winged beans, are fun to grow and share, too."
Successful people who never existed - CNN.com
Successful people who never existed - CNN.com: "George P. Burdell was a man born of a simple mistake. In 1927, someone in the admissions office at Georgia Tech accidentally sent student Ed Smith two registration forms instead of one."
Brand endorsement fees of M.I.B set to skyrocket | mydigitalfc.com
Brand endorsement fees of M.I.B set to skyrocket | mydigitalfc.com: "The World Cup victory has changed the game of brand endorsement for Indian cricketers. Money is certain to pour into the pockets of Dhoni and men like never before."
When to switch off your lights | Yahoo! Green
When to switch off your lights | Yahoo! Green: "Does switching the lights on and off use more energy than leaving them on? The answer is no, despite the common misperception that turning a light on creates a power surge. The thinking is that it's more economical to just leave a light on rather than pay the costs of flicking it back on."
Sunday, April 3, 2011
From Jalgaon to Harvard: A farmer's success story - Rediff.com Business
From Jalgaon to Harvard: A farmer's success story - Rediff.com Business: "In a state that tops in the number of farmer suicides across the country, the success story of two farmers from Jalgoan is a shining example of how technology and innovative cultivation methods can transform the agrarian economy and uplift the lives of millions of farmers.
In this two part series, we take you through the success stories of two farmers.
Job loss, financial problems and meagre income from a small farm is history for Rajendra Hari Patil, who now earns Rs 25 lakh annually.
It has been an incredible journey for Rajendra Hari Patil and Hemchandra Dagaji Patil who traveled from Jalgaon to the Harvard Business School to talk about their success."
In this two part series, we take you through the success stories of two farmers.
Job loss, financial problems and meagre income from a small farm is history for Rajendra Hari Patil, who now earns Rs 25 lakh annually.
It has been an incredible journey for Rajendra Hari Patil and Hemchandra Dagaji Patil who traveled from Jalgaon to the Harvard Business School to talk about their success."
Nuclear power is safest way to make electricity, according to study - The Washington Post
Nuclear power is safest way to make electricity, according to study - The Washington Post: "Radioactive water is leaking into the sea, there’s a little plutonium in the soil, and traces of nuclear fallout have been detected in places as far apart as Kuwait and Maryland. In a few parts of Japan, you’re also not supposed to eat the broccoli or the beef."
Saturday, April 2, 2011
9 Foods to Boost the Immune System: Organic Gardening
9 Foods to Boost the Immune System: Organic Gardening: "It takes more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away. It turns out that eating some pretty surprising nutrients will help keep your immune system on guard.
You can ensure your body and immunity run smoothly by rounding out your plate with plenty of colorful servings of fruits and veggies, plus 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, at the very least. The following ingredients can add extra flu-fighting punch to your winter meal plan."
You can ensure your body and immunity run smoothly by rounding out your plate with plenty of colorful servings of fruits and veggies, plus 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, at the very least. The following ingredients can add extra flu-fighting punch to your winter meal plan."
The Secrets of Thin People | Real Simple
The Secrets of Thin People | Real Simple: "Thin people favor bulky foods.
Barbara Rolls, a professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State University, has done extensive research on “calorie density,” or the ratio of calories to the weight of food."
Barbara Rolls, a professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State University, has done extensive research on “calorie density,” or the ratio of calories to the weight of food."
India combats sex-selective abortion as gender ratio loses balance - CNN.com
India combats sex-selective abortion as gender ratio loses balance - CNN.com: "Indians' preference for sons over daughters has manifested itself in a worrisome population imbalance in the world's second-most populous nation, according to a preliminary census report released this week."
Six Decades Later, FBI's Ten Most Wanted List Still Tough to Crack
Six Decades Later, FBI's Ten Most Wanted List Still Tough to Crack: "In the film 'Take the Money and Run,' Woody Allen played a bumbling, publicity-starved petty criminal named Virgil Starkwell. 'You know he never made the Ten Most Wanted list,' Starkwell's wife, Louise, lamented in the 1969 comedy. 'It's very unfair voting. It's who you know.'"
Dangerous gamesmanship | privilege motion | BJP | Indian Express
Dangerous gamesmanship | privilege motion | BJP | Indian Express: "The BJP has been indulging in some very dangerous gamesmanship in trying to destabilise the government for petty political gain. There can be no other interpretation of the privilege motion it moved against the prime minister in the Lok Sabha last week, virtually calling for his resignation. This on the basis of a WikiLeaks story about the manner in which the United States embassy in Delhi reported the cash-for-votes episode that was played out on the eve of the crucial 2008 vote endorsing the Indo-US civil nuclear deal. This spoke of a US diplomat being told by a Congress minion that the party was buying votes to muster a majority in the House and shown a chest of currency notes to drive home the point."
A loss can be a better teacher – The Express Tribune
A loss can be a better teacher – The Express Tribune: "Sometimes a tough loss can be a better teacher than a sloppy, untidy victory. After the dust settles, Pakistan will need to do some soul-searching on how to improve their fielding and batting. That was the difference between them and today’s two finalists, Sri Lanka and India. Despite the anti-climactic defeat to India in the semi-finals, Pakistan has many reasons to hold its head up high after an entertaining, inspiring and in the end, emotionally draining World Cup campaign. Wherever they played, Colombo, Dhaka or Mohali, the Pakistani team were great ambassadors and a powerful advert for the game."
Friday, April 1, 2011
The Productivity Tricks and Daily Habits of Famous People
The Productivity Tricks and Daily Habits of Famous People: "Famous visionaries often develop a reputation for having a few eccentricities. However, for many people, these small eccentricities are part of a larger group of daily rituals that help them to be at their most productive and prolific. While not all these tips, tricks, and rituals will work for you, they help to shed light on what some of our most beloved cultural icons and historical figures are willing to do in order to stay on top of their demanding workloads."
25 Ways To Improve Your Financial Situation In Under 10 Minutes - Saving Advice
25 Ways To Improve Your Financial Situation In Under 10 Minutes - Saving Advice: "I know from personal experience that when it comes to getting your personal finances in order, taking those first steps is one of the most difficult parts.
There is so much information and it seems like it will take forever before you can ever reach your financial goals. It makes a person want to give up even before they start, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated. The main thing is to start, do a little bit each day and in doing so the savings will begin to pile up. Don’t have much time? It’s not a problem. Here are 25 ways I have improved my financial situation that each should take 10 minutes or less to complete…you can do the same:"
There is so much information and it seems like it will take forever before you can ever reach your financial goals. It makes a person want to give up even before they start, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated. The main thing is to start, do a little bit each day and in doing so the savings will begin to pile up. Don’t have much time? It’s not a problem. Here are 25 ways I have improved my financial situation that each should take 10 minutes or less to complete…you can do the same:"
Cellphone Radiation May Alter Your Brain. Let’s Talk. - NYTimes.com
Cellphone Radiation May Alter Your Brain. Let’s Talk. - NYTimes.com: "In a culture where people cradle their cellphones next to their heads with the same constancy and affection that toddlers hold their security blankets, it was unsettling last month when a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association indicated that doing so could alter brain activity."
Health benefits of walnuts - GEO.tv
Health benefits of walnuts - GEO.tv: "Walnuts are the no. 1 nut for heart health, said the US research that was presented at the American Chemical Society annual meeting."
My First Million: Bob Williamson, Horizon Software International and Honey Lake Plantation - AOL Small Business
My First Million: Bob Williamson, Horizon Software International and Honey Lake Plantation - AOL Small Business: "Bob Williamson has lived the kind of life most of us can only dream of -- but only if half of those dreams are terrifying nightmares. In short order, here are some of the roles Williamson has played in his 64 years: Teenage vagabond, homeless drifter, armed robber, check forger, alcoholic, methhead, heroin addict, crash survivor, atheist, born-again Christian, loyal company man, software pioneer, small-business owner, white-collar fraud victim, publishing impresario, artist, playboy, husband, father, author, spa maven, philanthropist, lifesaver, possible soothsayer, cold turkey quitter, multimillionaire, and everyday guy trying to build a happy, stable, sober life for himself."
Child sex ratio down to 914
Child sex ratio down to 914: "Even as the country’s population growth rate decreased in the previous decade, the Census for 2011 paints a grim future for the women, with gender imbalance among children showing the worst fall since the Independence.
The sex ratio — the number of females per 1,000 males — among children up to six years fell by 13 points to 914, compared to 927 in the previous census 10 years ago. This is not all. The decline in the child sex ratio has been widespread with the eastern states and the Kashmir valley matching the northern states in the reduced number of girl children. The biggest drop has been in Jammu and Kashmir where the sex ratio came down by 82 points from 941 in 2001 to 859 in 2011."
The sex ratio — the number of females per 1,000 males — among children up to six years fell by 13 points to 914, compared to 927 in the previous census 10 years ago. This is not all. The decline in the child sex ratio has been widespread with the eastern states and the Kashmir valley matching the northern states in the reduced number of girl children. The biggest drop has been in Jammu and Kashmir where the sex ratio came down by 82 points from 941 in 2001 to 859 in 2011."
Thursday, March 31, 2011
How To Lose Weight If You Are Twenty Pounds Overweight | LIVESTRONG.COM
How To Lose Weight If You Are Twenty Pounds Overweight | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Whether you are working to get the last 20 pounds off or starting a diet to lose 20 pounds, be patient with your body and relish the success you have. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that even a modest weight loss has benefits on your blood sugar, blood cholesterol and blood pressure, which helps you feel better. Although there are numerous popular diets available, simply improving your lifestyle and sticking to healthy habits every day will have longer lasting results."
How To Lose Weight With Rice | LIVESTRONG.COM
How To Lose Weight With Rice | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Rice is a popular food in many different cultures. Although it has the reputation of being high in carbohydrates, it can still fit in many weight-loss plans provided portion sizes remain controlled and you choose the right foods to accompany your rice."
Problems With Smoking | LIVESTRONG.COM
Problems With Smoking | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Nicotine is an addictive drug that is legal and harmful. The damage that smoking nicotine does to the body accounts for an estimated 443,000 deaths, which is nearly one out of every five deaths each year in the United States. People who smoke inhale about 4,000 chemicals, other than nicotine, and more than 60 chemicals known to cause cancer, are found in tobacco smoke. Smoking can lead to an array of health problems, some of which are irreversible."
Diet Soda Not So “Diet” After All
Diet Soda Not So “Diet” After All: "Think that Diet Coke can pile up on your desk by day’s end is no big deal? Today comes news that may make some diet soda devotees think twice: Not only has a regular consumption of diet soda been linked to Type 2 Diabetes, stroke, weight gain and an increased risk of low bone mineral density in women (which leads to osteoporosis, a nagging problem for females to begin with), but it turns out that once you start drinking it regularly it can be very hard to stop."
Kegel Exercises | LIVESTRONG.COM
Kegel Exercises | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Kegel exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor to reduce stress incontinence, urge incontinence, pressure or pain in the bladder. These exercises are usually suggested before and after certain surgeries, as well as for women before and after giving birth. Kegel muscle exercises can be done in five minutes, three times a day."
6 money habits that are illegal
6 money habits that are illegal: "Forgery. Loan fraud. Counterfeiting. These and other financial crimes might seem like a far cry from most people's everyday lives. But it's surprisingly easy to adopt a dicey financial habit under the guise of 'everyone does it,' 'I was just trying to help' or 'it seemed like a good idea at the time' only to discover later that what you've done is, in fact, illegal. The odds of getting caught might seem slim, but the consequences can be harsh. Here are six money habits you should quit now."
Gabrielle Giffords: Music Therapy Rewires Brain After Tragedy in Tucson - ABC News
Gabrielle Giffords: Music Therapy Rewires Brain After Tragedy in Tucson - ABC News: "It has been two months since the Tucson shooting spree that killed six people and injured 12, including Arizona Rep.Gabrielle Giffords. Now Giffords, who survived a gunshot wound to the left hemisphere of her brain, is finding her voice through song."
Spreading Fat Stigma Around the Globe - NYTimes.com
Spreading Fat Stigma Around the Globe - NYTimes.com: "In Mexico, the latest anti-obesity public health campaign shows people with bulging stomachs eating greasy food.
“I have always thought that it’s your own fault,” said Sergio Miranda, 35, who has a shoeshine stand in Mexico City. “People eat just things that make them fat, like bread and pizza.”"
“I have always thought that it’s your own fault,” said Sergio Miranda, 35, who has a shoeshine stand in Mexico City. “People eat just things that make them fat, like bread and pizza.”"
For How Long Should You Take Sleeping Pills? Advice on When, and How, to Quit - Sleep - Health.com
For How Long Should You Take Sleeping Pills? Advice on When, and How, to Quit - Sleep - Health.com: "Prescription medication can get you through a few sleepless nights and back on track, but experts agree: They're not the best choice for the long-term.
But if you're getting the best sleep you've had in months while using a nightly prescription, why (and when, and how) should you stop? The answer to these questions is different for everyone—and something you should decide with the help of your doctor."
But if you're getting the best sleep you've had in months while using a nightly prescription, why (and when, and how) should you stop? The answer to these questions is different for everyone—and something you should decide with the help of your doctor."
The Best Foreign Books You've Never Heard Of : NPR
The Best Foreign Books You've Never Heard Of : NPR: "French writer Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio won the Nobel Prize for literature Thursday. If most Americans have never heard of this accomplished author of more than 30 novels, essays and story collections, perhaps it's because there is so little emphasis on international books in the U.S. publishing world."
Pay to learn is working in New York - latimes.com
Pay to learn is working in New York - latimes.com: "Los Angeles philanthropist Eli Broad has probably never met Soledad Moya, an eighth-grader at Middle School 302 in the South Bronx. But both are big believers in an approach that has people wringing their hands and wagging their fingers: paying students to perform on standardized tests. Moya's school is a 45-minute subway ride from the Manhattan hotel where Broad took the stage at last month's Clinton Global Initiative to announce a $6-million grant to help launch EdLabs -- an initiative at Harvard University to advance innovations in public schools."
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